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Cadillac teases new Opulent Velocity performance EV concept, is it too little too late?

Baua Electric

But with GM falling behind in the EV market, is a concept enough at this point? On the top of GM’s to do list this year is “getting vehicles out there right and getting the software,” according to Barra. GM lowered Blazer EV prices by up to $6,500. A more affordable Blazer EV is set to debut later this year.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

It will be the vehicle we look back on down the road and say ‘that is when EVs became truly affordable, user-friendly and desirable for all consumers’. But GM would attempt something similar every so often. Women also seemed to appreciate its novel design and how the cabin was oriented. It was an abject failure for the company.

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

Teslarati

In its piece, Consumer Reports argued that this was proof that Tesla’s driver monitoring is inadequate since it does not use eye-tracking technology like those employed in GM’s Super Cruise (or Ford’s BlueCruise). While a valid argument, this does not excuse the magazine’s demonstration. A Cautionary Tale.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

It will be the vehicle we look back on down the road and say ‘that is when EVs became truly affordable, user-friendly and desirable for all consumers’. But GM would attempt something similar every so often. Women also seemed to appreciate its novel design and how the cabin was oriented. It was an abject failure for the company.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Meet the 17 Electric Auto Association members nominated for the National Board BY APRIL BOLDUC: PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION It’s the most board candidates in our history. The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Meet the 17 Electric Auto Association members nominated for the National Board BY APRIL BOLDUC: PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION It’s the most board candidates in our history. The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans.

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